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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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