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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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