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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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