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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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