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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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