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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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