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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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