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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches 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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