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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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