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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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