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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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