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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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