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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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