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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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