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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students 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 courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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