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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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