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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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