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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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