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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver 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. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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