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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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