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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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