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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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