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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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