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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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