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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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