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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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