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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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