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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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