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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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