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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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