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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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