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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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