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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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