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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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