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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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