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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key 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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