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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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