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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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