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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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