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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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