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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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