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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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