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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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