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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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