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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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