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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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