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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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