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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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