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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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