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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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