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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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