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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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