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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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