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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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