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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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