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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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