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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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