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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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