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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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