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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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