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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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