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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in 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 learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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