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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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