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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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