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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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