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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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