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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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