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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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