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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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