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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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