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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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