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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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