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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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