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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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