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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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