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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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