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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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