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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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