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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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