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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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