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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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