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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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