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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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