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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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