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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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