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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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