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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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