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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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