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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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