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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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