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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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