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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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