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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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