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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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