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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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