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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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