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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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