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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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