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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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