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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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