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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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