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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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