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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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