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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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