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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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