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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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