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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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