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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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