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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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