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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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