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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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