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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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