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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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