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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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