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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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