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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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