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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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