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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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