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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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