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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-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 institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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