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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth 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 MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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