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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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