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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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