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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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