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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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