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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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