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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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