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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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