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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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