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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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