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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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