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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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