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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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