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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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