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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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