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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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