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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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