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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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