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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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