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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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