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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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