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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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