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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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