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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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