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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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