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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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