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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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