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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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