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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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