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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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