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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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