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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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