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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure 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 courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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