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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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