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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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