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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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