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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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