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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people 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. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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