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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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