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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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