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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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