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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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