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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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