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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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