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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What 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 optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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