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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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