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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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