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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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