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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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