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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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