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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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