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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers 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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