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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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