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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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