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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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