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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners 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. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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