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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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