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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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