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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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