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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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