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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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