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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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