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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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