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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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