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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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