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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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