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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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