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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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