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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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