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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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