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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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