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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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