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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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