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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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