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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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