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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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