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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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