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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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