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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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