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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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