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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of 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 students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the 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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