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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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