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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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