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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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