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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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