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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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