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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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