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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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