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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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