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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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