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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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