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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all over 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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