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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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