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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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