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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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