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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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