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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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