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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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