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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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