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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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