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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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