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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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