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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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