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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies 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 low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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