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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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