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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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