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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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