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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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