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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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