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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores 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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