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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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