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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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