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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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