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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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