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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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