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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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