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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models 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 participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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