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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering students 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 online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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