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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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