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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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