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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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