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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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