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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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