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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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