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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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