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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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