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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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