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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over 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 massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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