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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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