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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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