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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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