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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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