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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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