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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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