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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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