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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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