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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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