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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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