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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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