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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over 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. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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