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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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