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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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