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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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