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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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