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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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