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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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