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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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