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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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