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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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