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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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