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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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