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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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