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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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