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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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