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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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