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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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