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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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