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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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