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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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