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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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