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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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