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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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