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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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