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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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