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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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