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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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