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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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