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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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