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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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