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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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