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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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