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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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