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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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