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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education