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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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