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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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