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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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