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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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