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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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