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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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