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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources