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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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