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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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