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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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