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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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