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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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