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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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