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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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