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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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