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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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