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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning enable students 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 MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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