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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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