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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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