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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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