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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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