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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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