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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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