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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What 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 educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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