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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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