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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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