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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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