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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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