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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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