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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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