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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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