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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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