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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around 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 generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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