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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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