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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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