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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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