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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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