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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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