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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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