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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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