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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate 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 online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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