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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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