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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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