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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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