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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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