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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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