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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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