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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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