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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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