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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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