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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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