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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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