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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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