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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education