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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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