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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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