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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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