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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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