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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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