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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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