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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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