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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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