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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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