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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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