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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What 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 educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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