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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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