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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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