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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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