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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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