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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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