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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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