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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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