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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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