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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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