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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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