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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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