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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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