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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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