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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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