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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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