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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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