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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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