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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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