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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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