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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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