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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education