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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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