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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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