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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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