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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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