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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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