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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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