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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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