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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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