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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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