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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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