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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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