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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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