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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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