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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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