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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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