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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key 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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