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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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