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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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