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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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