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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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