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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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