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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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