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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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