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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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