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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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