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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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