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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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