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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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