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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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