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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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