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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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