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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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