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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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