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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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