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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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