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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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