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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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