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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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