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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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