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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important 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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