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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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