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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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