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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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