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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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