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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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