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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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