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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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