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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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