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>>438
Both expressions are ok, but they have slightly different connotations.

When you say 勉強してるか？, the question implies they have to be studying now. So, if you say that directly to someone who you think should be studying now, it can be a rhetorical question.

勉強してるの？ is always neutral. It's just a question.

If you ask a friend if his brother is studying and say, "弟は勉強してるか？", you may be worried about his brother because you think your friend's brother should be studying now.

If you say 勉強してるか？ to someone directly, you could mean "I hate to say it, but are you studying?"

It all depends on your tone of voice though.