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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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