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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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