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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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