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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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