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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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