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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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