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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the 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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