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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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