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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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