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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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