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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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