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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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