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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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