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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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