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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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