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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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