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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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