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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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