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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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