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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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