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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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