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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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