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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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