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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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