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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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