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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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