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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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