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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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