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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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