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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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