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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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