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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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