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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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