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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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