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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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