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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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