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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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