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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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