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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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