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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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