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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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