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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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