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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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