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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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