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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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