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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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