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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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