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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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