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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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