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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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