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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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