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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these 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 ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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