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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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