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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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