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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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