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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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