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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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