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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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