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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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