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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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