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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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