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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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