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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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