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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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