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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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