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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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