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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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