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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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