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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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