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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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