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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over 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. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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