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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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