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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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