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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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