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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take 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 normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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