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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. 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 customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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