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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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