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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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