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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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