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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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