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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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