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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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