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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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